Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan. This fully-funded scholarship , offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) , is available to applicants wishing to pursue a master's or doctoral degree for the October 2026 intake. The University of Tokyo has 15 graduate schools , each with different departments. You can apply to master's and doctoral programs at these schools. IELTS is not required if your previous degree was taught at an English-medium university. For more details, please see below.

Details about the University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan

• Host country : Japan
• University name : University of Tokyo
• Study level : Master's, PhD
• Financial coverage : Fully funded
• Deadline: Each section has its own deadline.

Scholarship duration

• Master's Program = October 2026 – September 2028 (2 years)
• PhD Program = October 2026 – September 2029 (3 years)

MEXT University Recommended Scholarship Benefits

All students will be honored with the following:

• Monthly stipend for master's and doctoral students.
• Return airfare costs are covered.
• Registration fees.
• Tuition fees.

Schools and Departments (Application)

You can click on each link for admission and scholarship details.

You can click on each link for admission and scholarship details.

Graduate School of Science (MEXT) Scholarship : The Graduate School of Science is accepting applications for the university-recommended MEXT Scholarship for 2026. The college comprises five departments: Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences.

Department of Civil Engineering : The Department of Civil Engineering is also accepting applications for the 2026 MEXT Scholarship.

The University of Tokyo has 15 graduate schools. Visit the department's website for information on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship and application procedures. Here is a list of the graduate schools at the University of Tokyo .

Eligibility criteria

• The scholarship is open to all nationalities (except Japanese).
• Applicants with a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.
• The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.30.
• Applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1991.
• Meet English language requirements.
• Meet university admission requirements.

Application documents

• Complete the online application form.
• Field of study and research plan
• Letter of recommendation
• Passport type photo
• An official copy of the academic record from the previous university
• Graduation thesis summary
• Official transcript of (expected) graduation from the last university you attended.
• - A copy of the student's passport.

How to apply?

Applicants can submit an online application via the online portal. All documents must be uploaded electronically. The official website link is below. Please note that the application process for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology scholarship is competitive, and meeting all eligibility requirements is essential for a successful application.